Imaging Children Gently

Imaging Children Gently

By Alyssa SpeicherJuly 15, 2017

Parents, UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging is proud to be a part of the Image Gently campaign. We know that children are not just little adults, and we’re working to protect our pediatric patients every day.

When it comes to radiation, one size does not fit all. Because they are rapidly growing and developing, too much radiation can be harmful to children, and they cannot receive the same doses of radiation as adults.

The Image Gently Alliance is a campaign diligently working to improve safety and effectiveness of pediatric medical imaging. The Alliance unites healthcare organizations that strive to image children the best they can with as little radiation as possible.

At UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging, we are concerned with the safety and well-being of our pediatric patients. This is why we abide by Image Gently’s guidelines to: